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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 CJVMOT history

LD53 CJV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

LD53 CJV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
141,445 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 CJV was last recorded at 141,445 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 12,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,692 miles · 16 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12,753 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,445 miles
  • 2022 – 128,692 miles
  • 2021 – 120,111 miles
  • 2020 – 115,150 miles
  • 2019 – 110,553 miles
  • 2018 – 104,695 miles
  • 2017 – 96,984 miles
  • 2016 – 88,002 miles
  • 2015 – 82,571 miles
  • 2014 – 80,537 miles
  • 2013 – 78,160 miles
  • 2012 – 72,927 miles
  • 2011 – 68,417 miles
  • 2010 – 65,132 miles
  • 2009 – 56,837 miles
  • 2008 – 51,483 miles
  • 2007 – 39,924 miles
  • 2006 – 35,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,445 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,445 miles (+12,753)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,445 miles
    Test number
    105029206247
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass128,692 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,692 miles
    Test number
    113752967865
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail128,692 miles (+8,581)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,692 miles
    Test number
    308679963481
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,111 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,111 miles
    Test number
    661401634009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,150 miles (+4,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    507181964294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,553 miles
    Test number
    238946061607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail110,553 miles (+6)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,553 miles
    Test number
    324518902640
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail110,547 miles (+5,852)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    559573583208
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged engine bay slight seepage from pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass104,695 miles (+7,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,695 miles
    Test number
    678294376338
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight bind`

  10. Pass96,984 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    136634248636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    321150864730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Fail88,002 miles (+5,431)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    522906712893
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass82,571 miles (+2,034)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    235095725288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass80,537 miles (+2,377)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,537 miles
    Test number
    545842464219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMIL on

  15. Pass78,160 miles (+5,233)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,160 miles
    Test number
    145172163222
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass72,927 miles (+4,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,927 miles
    Test number
    556320972287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,417 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    305482771467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    343956440424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,132 miles (+8,295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    672256840215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass56,837 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,837 miles
    Test number
    381526349254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    382727948471
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail51,483 miles (+11,559)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    682887948215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail39,924 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    244803857298
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass39,924 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    331163957253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,705 miles
    Test number
    390605856439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 CJV

Does LD53 CJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 CJV expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CJV?
The MOT on LD53 CJV expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 CJV done?
LD53 CJV was recorded at 141,445 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has LD53 CJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CJV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 CJV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 CJV find?
LD53 CJV failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush; offside track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 8 more.

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